The Scottish Association for Marine Science (SAMS) is Scotland's premier independent marine science organisation generating new knowledge for the benefit of the marine environment and society since 1884.

My interests are centered around the observation of turbulence and mixing in stratified flows. I am currently working within the ‘AlterEco’ project, which aims to utilize autonomous observing systems to better understand physical and biogeochemical processes in the North Sea.

Current project

To develop a comprehensive understanding of shelf sea ecosystem functioning, and subsequently environmental or ecological status, requires knowledge of the natural physical, chemical, biological and physiographic factors integrated with anthropogenic activities and their impacts.

My role is to be one of three postdoctoral researchers, that deploy gliders, analyze data and disseminate findings.

Employment history

Qualifications

2015 PhD 'Buoyant plumes and non-linear internal waves, a view from above and below: Time-lapse photography and AUV based microstructure profiler observations.' University of Aberdeen

2008 MSc Applied Physical Oceanography. University of Bangor

2007 BSc Physics. University of Sussex

About us

The Scottish Association for Marine Science (SAMS) has been delivering independent marine science since 1884. Based in Oban, 150 staff are working for healthy and sustainably managed seas and oceans through world-class marine research, education and engagement with society.Learn more about us…